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Hard Hiking Trails in Caraș-Severin

15 routes in Caraș-Severin qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 53.0 km and 1,165 m (3,822 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 256 km.

That is 29 percent of the 52 routes we map in Caraș-Severin. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 53.0 km against 20.1 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 1,165 m (3,822 ft) on average versus 442 m (1,450 ft) across the wider area.

Hard routes mean sustained ascent, long descents and a real need to watch the clock and the forecast. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

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Via Transilvanica Terra Banatica

Caraș-Severin · Romania

Distance
256 km
/ 159 mi
Elevation gain
5,638 m
Typical duration
69 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Via Transilvanica Terra Romana

Caraș-Severin · Romania

Distance
107 km
/ 66.5 mi
Elevation gain
2,354 m
Typical duration
28 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Ravensca – Sumita

Caraș-Severin · Romania

Distance
61.8 km
/ 38.4 mi
Elevation gain
1,360 m
Typical duration
16 hr
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Băile Herculane (DN67D) - Poiana Balta CerbuluiParcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei26.0 km571 m6 hr 36 minHardApril to October
Curmătura Olanelor - Vf. Godeanu - Şaua PaltinaParcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei29.8 km655 m7 hr 37 minHardApril to October
Gară Băile Herculane - Curmătura OlanelorParcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei44.8 km986 m11 hrExpertApril to October
Miniș – Cantonul Crivina – Valea Beiului Sec - Lacul Ochiul Beiului – Podul BeiuluiParcul Național Cheile Nerei-Beușnița24.9 km548 m6 hr 19 minHardApril to October
Podul Țăsnei - Motel Dumbravă (Km 18 DN67D)Parcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei37.8 km831 m9 hr 48 minExpertApril to October
Șopotu Nou – Cheile Nerei – Sasca Română (red stripe)Parcul Național Cheile Nerei-Beușnița23.5 km517 m5 hr 56 minHardApril to October
Lac Gura Apei - Refugiul Gugu (Branu) - Vf. GuguRetezat National Park19.6 km431 m4 hr 52 minHardApril to October
Via Transilvanica Terra BanaticaCaraș-Severin256 km5,638 m69 hrExpertApril to October
Via Transilvanica Terra RomanaCaraș-Severin107 km2,354 m28 hrExpertApril to October
Ravensca – SumitaCaraș-Severin61.8 km1,360 m16 hrExpertApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Gară Băile Herculane - Curmătura Olanelor, Băile Herculane (DN67D) - Poiana Balta Cerbului, Curmătura Olanelor - Vf. Godeanu - Şaua Paltina. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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